How to Make, Quick and Easy Tossed Salad Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness and acidity.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus adds creaminess with fewer calories.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach offers more nutrients.

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.

Grate or julienne the carrots.

Thinly slice the red onion.

Dice the bell peppers into small pieces.

Slice the radishes thinly.

Cut the avocado into cubes or slices.

In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, bell peppers, radishes, and avocado.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and coat with dressing.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve immediately for best freshness.

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